Don’t dismiss substance experimentation as harmless curiosity, warns Sabah minister
KOTA KINABALU: Experimenting with cigarettes and other harmful substances must not be dismissed as harmless curiosity, warned Sabah Minister of Women, Health and People's Wellbeing Datuk Julita Majungki.
Haze: Outdoor activities halted at childcare centres, says Nancy
KUCHING: No childcare centres (taska) have been ordered to close so far due to the haze, but all outdoor activities must be suspended to reduce children's exposure to polluted air.
A comforting hand for grieving families
KUCHING: For the families of the five people killed in last month's Long Lellang helicopter crash, financial contributions from the Sarawak government come as a meaningful gesture of assistance.
Overhaul of Flying Doctor Service
KUCHING: Proposals are being drawn up to improve the Flying Doctor Service following the tragic helicopter crash in Long Lellang last month that claimed five lives, says state Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Michael Tiang.
Smoke, flames seen before fatal S’wak copter crash
PETALING JAYA: Smoke and flames were seen coming from a helicopter shortly before it crashed in Sarawak, killing the pilot and four passengers, according to a preliminary investigation report.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast in 11 states, Putrajaya until 8pm on Oct 16
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast across Perlis, Melaka, Putrajaya and parts of nine other states until 8pm on Friday (Oct 16), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Zara Qairina inquest: Lawyers urge public to to avoid speculating as proceedings close
KOTA KINABALU: Lawyers involved in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest hope to see a fair outcome based on evidence and testimonies given over the course of a year.
Students study by candlelight after Sabah schools’ transformers break down
KOTA KINABALU: Three schools in Sabah's central Tongod district have been operating on limited genset capacities, solar panels and candles since their two main transformers broke down last week.
Couple, three friends gifted cocaine-filled shoes for Japan holiday, says Bukit Aman
JOHOR BARU: A Sarawakian couple allegedly recruited three friends to smuggle cocaine into Japan by carrying shoes containing the drugs, with each of the five Malaysians reportedly paid RM8,000.
GRS to map out GE16 strategy at inaugural annual convention
KOTA KINABALU: The upcoming Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) annual convention will focus on its political strategy, an assessment of development agendas achieved so far, and its focus on the 16th General Election (GE16).
